Face recognition attendance system — AI-powered, built in India.
<0.3s
>99.5%
Why face recognition
Why organizations are switching to face recognition for attendance
Contactless and hygienic
Zero physical contact. Employees walk up, get recognized, and walk through — no shared surfaces. Post-COVID, contactless attendance shifted from a nice-to-have to a requirement in hospitals, food processing plants, and high-traffic offices.
Sub-0.3-second identification
Our face attendance machines identify employees in under 0.3 seconds — the VF500 does it in under 0.1 seconds. At factory gates processing 3,000+ workers per shift, that speed eliminates queues entirely.
Impossible to fake
AI anti-spoofing with dual cameras detects and rejects photos, videos, and masks. Our face punching machines use binocular liveness detection — confirming a live person is present before authenticating. Buddy punching becomes physically impossible.
Works in challenging conditions
Our biometric face recognition system operates from -10°C to +50°C. IP65-rated models (VF2000, TF43) handle dust, humidity, and outdoor installations. IR cameras enable recognition in low-light and backlit environments.
No cards, no PINs, no lost credentials
Your employees' faces are always with them. A face recognition based attendance system eliminates the cost of replacing lost cards, the time wasted resetting PINs, and the security gaps that come from shared credentials.
Scales from 500 to 50,000 faces
Start with 1,000 faces for a single office. Scale to 50,000 faces for a multi-campus enterprise. All on the same platform, the same software, the same device family.
Our range
Face attendance machines for every environment and budget
VF2000
Fortuna’s flagship facial recognition attendance system, built for the most demanding environments — factory gates, outdoor installations, high-security access points.
Capacity
10,000 faces (upgradable to 50,000). 200,000 log storage.
Screen
7″ touchscreen · Dual 2MP cameras · <0.3s identification.
IP rating
IP65, full metal body. Operates -10°C to +50°C. Built for dust, rain, and voltage fluctuations.
Connectivity
LAN (TCP/IP + push), WiFi, USB, optional 4G.
Access control
Wiegand output, 2 relay outputs, exit button input, door sensor.
Card options
MIFARE, EM Prox, HID, QR code.
Variants
VF2000 (standard) · VF2000P (+ palm recognition for masked/helmeted workers).
Trusted by BARC, BrahMos Aerospace, Tata Steel, and ITC.
VF1000
Same AI face recognition engine as the VF2000, designed for indoor and semi-outdoor environments. Deployed in India’s top corporate offices and hospitals.
Capacity
10,000 faces (upgradable to 50,000). 200,000 log storage.
Screen
7″ touchscreen · Dual 2MP cameras · <0.3s identification.
Connectivity
LAN, WiFi, USB, optional 4G.
Weight
0.44 kg · Slim 116×25×222 mm profile.
Card options
MIFARE, EM Prox, HID.
VF700
Designed specifically for access control. Compact face scanning attendance system with dual Wiegand IN + OUT support — enabling anti-passback to prevent tailgating.
Capacity
5,000 faces. 150,000 log storage.
Screen
2.8″ touchscreen · Built-in MIFARE reader.
Anti-passback
Dual Wiegand IN + OUT. Pairs with MicroDUAL / MicroQR2 as out-reader.
Access control
Dual relay output.
Weight
0.64 kg · Slim, glass-door-ready form factor.
VF500
Sub-0.1-second face identification. Built for high-traffic entrance gates, shift changeovers, and turnstile deployments where speed matters most.
Speed
<0.1 seconds — fastest in the Fortuna lineup. 10+ employees per second.
Capacity
5,000 faces. 150,000 log storage.
Screen
4.5″ touchscreen · Dual cameras · Built-in EM Prox reader.
Weight
0.3 kg · Compact and lightweight.
TF43
Fortuna’s most versatile face attendance machine. Wall-mount it, attach it to a turnstile, or use it handheld with an optional battery. IP65 rated. MQTT-native for IoT deployments.
Capacity
Up to 10,000 faces. 100,000 log storage.
IP65 rated
Metal body with optional rubber protection.
IoT native
MQTT protocol for cloud/IoT. SDK, HTTP, FTP, Wiegand, WebSocket support.
Form factors
Wall-mount · Turnstile-mount · Handheld (4-hour battery option).
VF400 / VF400X / VF400++
VF400
Face only · 1,000 faces (upgradable to 5,000)
VF400X
Face + fingerprint · 1,000 face + 1,000 finger (capacitive sensor)
VF400++
Handheld version · 3–4 hour battery · For classroom and field attendance
Screen
4.5″ touchscreen · Dual 2MP cameras · <0.3s recognition.
Connectivity
LAN, WiFi, USB, optional 4G and GPS.
VF200
A compact biometric face recognition system for small offices and retail locations. At 0.3 kg with a 4.3″ screen, it fits anywhere — and also available as the timely.bio hardware option.
Capacity
1,000 faces · 1,000 fingerprints · 150,000 log storage.
Enrollment
Device, web portal, or mobile app.
Connectivity
LAN, WiFi, USB · Optional 2-hour battery backup.
Compatible devices
Face recognition attendance system Devices from Fortunaimpex for all Industries
Compare models
Compare our face recognition attendance systems
Feature
VF2000
VF1000
TF43
VF400
VF200
Face capacity
10K→50K
10K→50K
5,000
5,000
10,000
1K→5K
1,000
Recognition speed
<0.3s
<0.3s
<0.3s
<0.1s
<0.3s
<0.3s
<0.3s
Accuracy
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99.5%
>99%
Screen
7″ touch
7″ touch
2.8″ touch
4.5″ touch
4.3″ LCD
4.5″ touch
4.3″ LCD
Camera
Dual 2MP
Dual 2MP
Dual 2MP
Dual 2MP
Dual 2MP
Dual 2MP
Single
IP rating
IP65
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
IP65
Indoor
Indoor
Operating temp
-10 to +50°C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi
✓
✓
✓
Optional
Optional
Optional
✓
4G
Optional
Optional
—
—
Optional
Optional
—
Access control
Full
Full
Full + anti-passback
✓
✓
✓
—
MQTT / IoT
—
—
—
—
✓
—
—
Fingerprint
—
—
—
—
—
VF400X only
✓
Handheld option
—
—
—
—
✓
VF400++
—
Best for
Factory, outdoor
Office, hospital
Access control
High traffic
IoT, versatile
Retail, classroom
Small office
Why Fortuna
Why Fortuna's face attendance machines outperform imported devices
1
We manufacture our own face recognition hardware
Every biometric face recognition system in our range is designed, assembled, and tested in our Kolkata facility. We write the firmware. We design the PCBs. We control the AI algorithms. When an attendance system using face recognition needs a fix, we fix the root cause.
2
AI anti-spoofing — not just a camera with a database
Our face scanner attendance systems use dual-camera binocular liveness detection with deep learning. The AI model is trained on millions of face variations — different skin tones, lighting conditions, and spoofing attempts. This is not a face punching machine that can be fooled by a photo.
3
Push technology — real-time data, zero middleware
Every face recognition attendance system in our range uses Fortuna's proprietary push technology. Attendance data flows from device to server in real time. No polling. No middleware. No manual exports. We pioneered this in 2008 — a world first in biometrics.
4
Software we built for our own hardware
SmartFace (on-premise/hybrid) and OTGHR (cloud) — both developed by Fortuna. Native integration with every face attendance machine we sell. This attendance management system using face recognition includes shift management, payroll integration, multi-location dashboards, and real-time device health monitoring. One vendor for everything.
5
Support across India and growing internationally
500+ channel partners. Company-owned offices in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, and Patna. International presence in the Middle East. We pick up the phone.
Use cases
How organizations use face recognition for attendance and access control
Office attendance system for enterprises
Deploy a facial recognition attendance system across multiple floors and buildings. Employees walk in, get recognized, and attendance syncs to the dashboard in real time. No queues. No cards. No manual registers. The VF1000 and VF2000 handle 10,000+ faces across locations.
Factory and manufacturing attendance
The VF2000 (IP65) operates in dust, heat, and humidity. Face recognition eliminates authentication failures from workers with dirty or worn fingerprints. Sub-0.3-second speed handles shift changeovers of 3,000+ workers without bottlenecks.
Hospital staff attendance and access control
Contactless face recognition is critical in healthcare. No shared surfaces. Zone-based access control restricts entry to OTs, ICUs, and pharmacies. Our face recognition access control system integrates attendance and door control in one device.
School and college attendance
The TF43 and VF400++ operate as handheld face attendance machines for classroom-to-classroom deployment. Teachers carry the device, students get recognized, and parents receive instant notifications.
Retail chain multi-location attendance
One VF200 or VF400 per location. One cloud dashboard for everything. Track attendance across 50+ stores from your phone. Eliminate ghost employees and buddy punching at remote locations.
Visitor management
Pre-register visitors, verify identity with face recognition at arrival, and automatically notify the host. Our face recognition based attendance system doubles as a visitor verification terminal at reception.
Industries
Face recognition attendance systems deployed across industries
Manufacturing and factories
Tata Steel · Bosch · MRF · Saint Gobain
IP65-rated VF2000 handles dust, heat, and humidity on the factory floor. Face recognition eliminates authentication failures from workers with dirty or worn fingerprints. Sub-0.3-second speed clears shift changeovers of 3,000+ workers without bottlenecks.
Corporate offices
ITC · Godrej · GE · Schneider Electric
Contactless attendance across multiple floors and buildings. Employees walk in, get recognised in under 0.3 seconds, and sync to the dashboard instantly. No queues, no cards, no manual registers.
Hospitals
Dr. Reddy's · AMRI · Narayana Medical
Contactless recognition meets hygiene-critical requirements. Zone-based access restricts entry to OTs, ICUs, and pharmacies. A single device handles attendance and door access control around the clock.
Education
IIT Bombay · IISc · IIM Trichy
Handheld TF43 and VF400++ carry classroom-to-classroom for teacher-led recognition. Students are identified in under 0.3 seconds. Parents receive instant attendance notifications.
Retail chains
Khadims · WoW Momo · Ratnadeep
One device per location, one cloud dashboard for all stores. Track attendance across 50+ outlets in real time. Eliminates ghost employees and buddy punching at remote locations.
Defence and government
BARC · BrahMos Aerospace · HAL
AI anti-spoofing and binocular liveness detection meet high-security requirements. Multi-factor authentication with face, card, and PIN. Fully offline-capable for air-gapped installations.
Banking and finance
City Union Bank · SIDBI · Shriram Finance
Branch-level face recognition for attendance and access control in one device. Audit-ready logs with tamper-proof timestamps. Integrates with existing Wiegand-compatible access control panels.
Construction and infrastructure
L&T · Shapoorji Pallonji · Kalpataru
Handheld TF43 for on-site contractor verification where fixed installations aren't possible. IP65-rated for outdoor gate deployments. 4G-ready for remote sites without LAN.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about face recognition attendance systems
What is a face recognition attendance system?
A face recognition attendance system is a biometric device that records employee clock-in and clock-out times by scanning and identifying facial features. Unlike card-based or fingerprint systems, a facial recognition attendance system is fully contactless — employees simply look at the device and walk through. Fortuna manufactures face attendance machines with AI anti-spoofing, deployed across 20,000+ organizations.
How does a face scanning attendance system prevent buddy punching?
A face scanning attendance system uses AI-powered binocular liveness detection with dual cameras. It detects and rejects photos, printed images, videos, and 3D masks. Only a live face standing in front of the device is authenticated. This makes buddy punching physically impossible — unlike card swipes or PINs, you cannot hand your face to a colleague.
What is the difference between a face punching machine and a face recognition attendance system?
“Face punching machine” is a colloquial term for the same device. Both refer to a biometric terminal that uses facial recognition to log attendance. Fortuna’s face attendance machines use AI deep learning for sub-0.3-second recognition with >99.5% accuracy.
Can a face recognition based attendance system work offline?
Yes. All Fortuna face recognition devices store attendance data locally — up to 200,000 logs — and sync automatically when connectivity is restored. Devices support LAN, WiFi, and optional 4G. Our attendance system using face recognition works reliably even in areas with intermittent internet. Zero data loss.
Which is better — a facial recognition attendance system or a fingerprint system?
How accurate is an attendance management system using face recognition?
Fortuna’s face recognition devices achieve >99.5% identification accuracy with a false acceptance rate below 0.01%. Our AI models are trained on diverse face datasets covering different skin tones, lighting conditions, and angles. Even with masks (partial face), our attendance management system using face recognition maintains high accuracy.
Can I use a face recognition attendance system for access control too?
Yes. Every face attendance machine in our range includes access control outputs — Wiegand, relay, door sensor, and exit button inputs. A single device handles both attendance logging and door access control. For multi-door setups, pair with our Checkmate NxT panels. See access control solutions →
What is the price of a face recognition attendance system?
Pricing depends on face capacity, IP rating, screen size, and deployment environment. Fortuna’s face recognition attendance systems range from compact indoor devices (VF200) to industrial-grade IP65 machines (VF2000) with up to 50,000-face capacity. Contact us for a customized quote based on your locations and employee count.
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